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:ment, which will form the subject of a further despatch, disclose an urgent need for the services of an officer to discharge the duties of Deputy Superintendent of Police until Mr Badeley's return to the Colony.
I have the honour to be,
Sir, Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,
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Captain Superintendent of Police to Colonial Secretary
Sir,
Police Office,
261 Hong Kong 9th July, 1897.
I have received a letter from the Inspector General of the Irish Constabulary which holds out little hope of the Government granting consent to any officer being seconded for service under this Government drawing any pay from Imperial Funds.
In the circumstances, I beg to suggest that a telegram be sent to the Secretary of State for the Colonies stating that in addition to the half pay of the post of Deputy Superintendent sent there would be available Fifty dollars